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This is likely to be a long one - you have been warned!
Friday I realised that I am still a carb-aholic - I had a few non-green carbs and that was it - I ate lots.
Yesterday we met my eldest stepson Mike and his wife, Su-Young, in Margate and all I ate were carbs - I had a vegetarian Moussaka for lunch, with 4 different salads, followed by a piece of Apple Crumble cake. Later I had a knickerbocaglory (SP?) and 3 pices of HOng Kong pineapple shortcake - present from Su who had been there for work a week or so ago - oh and a couple of bananas.
By the time we got back home, I found that I remembered how I used to feel all the time. I ached everywhere, I was exhausted and finding it hard to stay awake (not good on a 60 mile drive), and my gut felt like it was trying to burst out. I had some chicken when I got home - although carbs make me feel bad they also make me ravenously hungry - go figure. Then I had some cheese, then an apple, a banana and finally some peanut butter.
I took my tablets, made up everyone's tablets for today and went to bed - where I couldn't go to sleep in case Shirley needed help when she came up to bed. When I could go to sleep, it took me ages to get to sleep, because of the aches I found it hard to get comfortable, I had weird dreams, and this morning my every limb is heavy, I ache and I'm very tired. And this is how I used to live my life - for many years I existed on co-codamol to get me through a day at work, I was foggy, I ached - life was depressing.
This is a note to myself as much as anything. I don't want to go back there again. If this means never eating a banana or an apple or root veg, then so be it. I am so much happier/healthier on low carb/high fat and fasting. I've not weighed myself, or checked my blood sugar or ketones - what would be the point! I'm now doing a fast until Friday - when my brother-in-law will be over and celebrating his birthday and I want to feel well for that.
Thank you, if you've managed to get through this. Have a good day.
Diet Calendar Entries for 23 July 2017:
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78 kcal
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Fat: 4.31g | Prot: 4.09g | Carb: 5.85g.
Breakfast: Milk (Whole Milk). Dinner: Sainsbury's Whole Milk. more...
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2975 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Reading - 7 hours, Hanging Laundry - 25 minutes, Watching TV/Computer - 6 hours, Washing Dishes - 30 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours, Resting - 2 hours and 5 minutes. more...
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I find it's the starchy carbs that get me Mini, rather than the carbs in fruit and veg. I just feel horrible if I've eaten a lot of them. Afternoon teas are a nightmare - sandwiches and cake - yuk! Taste great but make me feel ill, and yes, achy and poor sleep. But I have a couple of friends who love to go so I have to have them occasionally (only one or two a year, thank goodness!).
23 Jul 17 by member: Doobrie
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So we give in to temptation every once in awhile. Then we feel like crap and that makes us remember why we gave it up in the first place. With keto, I've found the sweet spot towards my body's optimal health. When I decide to override that, the after effect is like my body's way of saying, "I told you so" without anyone else having to say it. The difference is, when you're keto long enough, you recognize it quickly and adapt to recover, because you know how good keto feels! So, it's good to see you've acknowledged the way you ate, recognized the changes in how you feel, and are working to get back to the optimal way of eating. :-)
23 Jul 17 by member: ehead
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ahhh😕😕😕ahhh thats bad. i didnt know certain foods can be bad for you. And can be bad for your health. i didn't have s good day either. troffed on chocolate cornflakes. the good thing though you know yourself and your limits. And thats a good thing.☺
23 Jul 17 by member: jacinter
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